Fatal accident claims life of motorcyclist

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.

In Texas and elsewhere, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Some drivers fail to keep a lookout for bikers -- often with devastating consequences. Because a motorcyclist does not have the protection of a steel frame, safety belt and airbag, any collision could be deadly...

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Driver’s alleged failure to yield causes car crash with injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Traveling on Texas roads can be dangerous, and drivers must be vigilant at all times. Regardless of a driver's compliance with the rules of the road, he or she must always be prepared to react to the negligent driving of others. Another driver's failure to yield can cause serious...

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Recently hurt? What to do after a scaffolding collapse

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, June 6, 2016.

Construction workers are no stranger to heights. With the use of scaffolding on many sites, workers tend to be very high up in the air. Because working at heights comes with risks, there are certain precautions contractors must take to ensure worker safety. Scaffolding: Know the ...

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Product liability: Mother wins fight against rental car companies

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Monday, June 6, 2016.

A mother who lost two daughters in a car accident in 2004 has finally convinced federal lawmakers to prohibit the rental of recalled vehicles prior to having them repaired. Her campaign to get the laws changed started after the family was awarded $15 million in damages after a pr...

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Fatal car accident kills dad and 3 sons, injures mom and daughter

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

After celebrating a father's graduation from a Texas Bible college, a family of six set off on their way home. The 17-year-old son drove their minivan. While traveling on Highway 315 in Carthage, the young driver slowed down to allow another vehicle to turn off the highway into t...

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Suspected DUI driver causes fatal accident that kills 3

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

An 18-year-old high school senior and his parents recently lost their lives in a wreck in Texas. Reportedly, the fatal accident occurred when the family was driving home from church. According to an accident report by Harris County deputies, they responded to the crash on FM 2920...

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Are third-party claims possible in Texas after a work injury?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

As we mentioned in a previous blog post, not all employers in Texas are required to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage. However, for those who are hurt on the job, there are still compensation options. In this post, we are going to focus on third-party liability claim...

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Texting more likely to cause car accidents than daydreaming

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents on Monday, May 16, 2016.

It is a well-known fact that distracted driving can be extremely dangerous. Scientists from Texas A&M Transportation Institute and the University of Houston have recently reported that their studies compared different types of distractions and yielded fascinating results. Day...

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Widow files wrongful death suit against Lyft after bike crash

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

A Texas man recently lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Austin. Barely one week after the tragedy, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the wife of the deceased motorcyclist. She seeks in excess of $1 million in the lawsuit. According to the complaint, the plaintiff clai...

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Product liability claim follows 10th alleged Takata death

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Products Liability on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Following up on our blog post about Takata airbags from Nov. 22, 2014 ("Airbags allegedly causing consumer death instead of saving lives"), another claim is making its way through our civil court system. The emotional trauma of losing a child in a preventable accident is devastat...

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